Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Site Access

Allied Universal; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Site Access in Ridgeville, SC to manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and patrol facilities. This full-time driving position emphasizes professional communication and security technology use to protect youth residents and staff.

You will provide staff and visitor assistance, enforce site policies, and coordinate with emergency responders as needed.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and authorized guests.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Minimum 6 months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old (or 21+ for armed roles).
• Background check and drug screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and authorized guests by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct individuals according to facility procedures.
• Control access to restricted areas and report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and coordinating with facility staff and or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Computer literacy

Security experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Juvenile Correctional Security Officer - Site Access in Ridgeville, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Security Officer supporting a government juvenile services location, you will manage access control, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and conduct routine patrols to help maintain a secure environment. This driving position calls for professional communication, strong customer service, and comfort using technology. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeFri05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
Sat05:45 AM - 06:00 PM
Sun05:45 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, youth residents, and authorized guests by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct individuals according to facility procedures.
• Control access to restricted areas and report unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and coordinating with facility staff and or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Meet DPSS/DHS tuberculosis test and MMR vaccination requirements.
• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

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